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VX53 ABO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,633 mi
Last recorded124,633 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ABO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,633 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 124,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 124,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 104,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 94,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 72,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,406 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 67,395 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,925 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,237 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,855 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,857 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,184 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,879 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,483 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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VX53 ABO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 ABO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 ABO registered?

VX53 ABO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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